Today was a nice day to explore Musser Gap. I've never been here before and I can say that the trail offers the entire spectrum of Pennsylvania trail types. There is everything from jeep trail to typical central PA ankle twisting rock.
Similarly to Mt. Nittany, there are a number is springs and runs that cross, parellel and join the trail, so wear waterproof boots for this one. There is one sizeable stream that crosses the trail and requires finding a spot to cross.
This trail is popular with mountain bikers, and dogs run off leash, so keep an eye out. The trail is wide and easy to follow up until the power line cut, from there to the intersection with the Mid -State Trail, I enjoyed classic PA ridge hiking.
The Musser Gap Trail joins the Mid State at Hubler Gap Vista, a nice rolling view to the south (away from State College and into Rothrock ). You can see towards SC on the way back down, if the leaves are off the trees.
There are a couple other new trails to explore the next time I head out that way, the Frog Hollow Trail and the Mountain Mist Trail look interesting.
